Author : Sir Joshua Reynolds
Release : 2009-01-01
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 327/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Seven Discourses on Art by : Sir Joshua Reynolds
Download or read book Seven Discourses on Art written by Sir Joshua Reynolds. This book was released on 2009-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, the distinctions between art and science weren't as clear-cut as they are today, and philosophers, researchers, and artists often shared insights and ideas. It was in that heady atmosphere that Sir Joshua Reynolds first rose to prominence, initially through his "Grand Style" paintings, but later for his work as a promoter of scientific research and the president and co-founder of the famed Royal Society. This text outlines some of Reynolds' most groundbreaking ideas about art, scholarship, and the intersection between the two.